Oracy


 * [[file:nlp-on-oral-language.pdf]] || The 2006 National Literacy Panel classic statement on the KEY IMPORTANCE of Oral Language Development for Reading Ability. (Also the basis for John's -- and maybe your -- aspirational tattoo.) ||
 * [[file:Genesee-on-Importance-of-oral+Chesterfield.pdf]] || 2005. Fred Genesee big deal ESL research synthesizer makes the same point about the importance of Oral Language Development ||
 * [[file:SaundersGoldenberg on Oral Interactive Activities.pdf]] || California Hero Demi-God researchers Saunders and Goldenberg on what makes for effective Oral Interaction activities ... with a stress on how they have to be carefully designed and how they should REQUIRE ACCURACY ||
 * [[file:Fred Genesee on oral activites.pdf]] || Fred Genesee -- the John the Baptist of ESL research -- in 2005 ... making the same point before Saunders and Goldenberg. ||
 * The English NOW! ELD Curriculum || Is this the type of curriculum that will help us to implement effective oral language development? ||